Find out which tree species are the best to use for firewood:
Bulletin RC307
| Type | Weight (lbs cu. ft., dry) | Per Cord | Efficiency Ranking | Splits | Millions BTU's/Cord |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | 63 | 4500 | 1 | Well | 31.5 |
| White Oak | 48 | 4100 | 0.9 | Fair | 28.6 |
| Red Oak | 46 | 3900 | 0.8 | Fair | 27.4 |
| Beech | 45 | 3800 | 0.7 | Hard | 26.8 |
| Sugar Maple | 44 | 3700 | 0.6 | Fair | 26.2 |
| Black Oak | 43 | 3700 | 0.6 | Fair | 25.6 |
| Ash | 42 | 3600 | 0.5 | Well | 25 |
| Yellow Birch | 40 | 3400 | 0.4 | Hard | 23.8 |
| Red Maple | 38 | 3200 | 0.3 | Fair | 22.6 |
| Paper Birch | 37 | 3100 | 0.3 | Easy | 22.1 |
| Elm/Sycamore | 34 | 2900 | 0.2 | Very Difficult | 20.1 |
| Red Spruce | 29 | 1800 | 0.1 | Easy | 16.1 |
